Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

Samsung Galaxy series of smart phones has a new variant in the market Galaxy S3(I9300). Samsung started from being the biggest supplier for Apple is now competing with it in global mobile arena.

Specifications

Designed to take the fight to the new crop of quad core superphones, the Galaxy S3 features a quad core processor, the latest Android 4.0, 4.8-inch HD Super Amoled screen, 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080 p video recording and 1.9 megapixel front camera. The previous flagship, Galaxy SII, has a 4.3-inch screen. The SIII, with 4.8-inch screen, is not much larger or heavier because of the narrower bezel and innovative weight reduction technologies. It is an unbelievable 8.6 mm thick and weighs just 133 grams. The more rounded shape and premium finish (in pebble blue or marble white) is inspired by nature.

S3 comes in three variants 16GB, 32 GB and 64 GB, also there is an option for external memory card (SD Card). So if a person adds 32GB memory with his 64GB phone then, he will get 96GB of phone memory.

What's New

There are several smartphone firsts in the Galaxy SIII. For instance:

Smart Stay - which keeps the phone screen on as long as you are looking at it

Direct Call - raise the phone to your ear and it instantly starts calling the contact you were looking at or messaging; 

Pop up Play-  which can keep HD video playing on the screen while you do other tasks 

Built-in Wireless Charging System -  This is the first time that such a feature is incorporated. The Galaxy S3 can be charged by just placing it on the charger instead of connecting a cable. With an optional accessory called the wireless charging kit.

Camera - The camera also sees notable improvements. While the resolution stays the same 8 megapixels as some previous models, the S3 has a back illuminated sensor (for better low light images), zero shutter lag, burst mode (3.3 frames per second up to 20 frames) and a best shot feature which takes eight photographs in quick succession and automatically chooses the best one. Both the front and rear cameras are capable of recording HD video.

Also S3 is coming with Siri like feature known as Smart Voice, hope that will be improved version of Siri for Asia Pacific customers.  

S3 is expected to come with a steep price of Rs 38000+ (Approx $700)  tag in India. Expected month of launch is June 2012

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